Blueberry Bourbon BBQ Sauce

4.67 from 3 votes

This savory low carb BBQ sauce is great on many proteins, including burgers, pork chops, chicken or salmon.

Prep Time35

Cook Time1

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: 1/8 cup

Calories: 9kcal

½ Teaspoon hot sauce can use chipotle if you prefer smoky flavored hot sauce. I used choula
½ Teaspoon liquid smoke
½ Cup catsup
¼ Cup balsamic vinegar
3-4 Tablespoons brown sugar packed down in spoon
3 Tablespoons dijon mustard
⅛ Teaspoon ground allspice freshly ground if possible
1 tablespoon oil
½ Medium onion chopped
3 Cloves garlic minced
⅓ Cup bourbon (optional)
3 Cups blueberries Thaw If using frozen berries
½ Teaspoon kosher salt

Mix together the first seven ingredients in a bowl (the hot sauce through the allspice).
1/2 Teaspoon hot sauce, 1/2 Teaspoon liquid smoke, 1/2 Cup catsup, 1/4 Cup balsamic vinegar, 3-4 Tablespoons brown sugar, 3 Tablespoons dijon mustard, 1/8 Teaspoon ground allspice
Add 1 Tablespoon oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat. When hot add the chopped onions and saute for about 3-5 minutes or until caramelized. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
Add the bourbon, and bring to a low boil for about 2 minutes. Add the blueberries and the vinegar-mustard mixture, stir, and return to a boil.
Add the salt, lower the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until thickened to your preference
1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 Medium onion, 3 Cloves garlic, 1/3 Cup bourbon, 3 Cups blueberries, 1/2 Teaspoon kosher salt
Serve on top or on the side of your favorite protein. Refrigerate any leftover sauce for up to a week.

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